THE Reni are the “filter” of our body. The task they perform is really fundamental yet, too often, we neglect them, with serious repercussions for our health. On the occasion of the World Rene Day, which is celebrated on March 13ththe Italian Rene Foundation (FIR) and the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN)with theInternational Society of Nephrology launch a question: “Have you ever wondered if your kidneys are fine?”. The goal is to increase awareness of the importance of kidney health.
Chronic kidney disease: what it is
There Chronic renal disease (MRC) is complex and disabling. Due to the lack of symptoms, it is diagnosed late, when it is already at an advanced stage. “In Italy and in the world, about 10% of the adult population is suffering from MRC and most are not aware of it. It can be lost up to 60-80% of renal function before any symptoms are manifested, moment when therapeutic effectiveness is significantly reduced and replacement therapy becomes increasingly probable. World Rene Day is an awareness campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of our kidneys, with information on free preventive behavior and screening To identify people at risk », explains the Professor Massimo MorosettiPresident of the Italian Rene Foundation and Director of the Nephrology and Dialysis Department at theGRASSI HOSPITAL OF ROME.
Kidneys and pregnancy
“It is estimated that Chronic kidney disease in the initial stages is present in 3% of pregnant womenwith possible risks for both the mother and the fetus. During pregnancy, in fact, alterations of different entities and gravity can occur such as preeclampsia, premature birth and low birth weight. Women at risk, to be kept under strict medical supervision, present Risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, glucidic intoleranceanteroom of diabetes, and obesity. Other risk factors should not be underestimated are: previous acute renal failure, preeclampsia or presence of proteinuria in a previous pregnancy. In addition, pregnant women with chronic renal disease in advanced stage can undergo a worsening of their renal function, with an increase in the risk of the need for dialysis or transplant “, underlines the Doctor Carmelita Marcantoni, Secretary of the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN) and Director of Nephrology and Dialysis Polyclinic University Hospital “G. Rodolico – San Marco ”of Catania.
Reni: increasing dialysis
In the last 30 years, The number of new cases of dialysis has increased by 43%. At the same time it is increased by 41% the mortality relating to the MRC. It is estimated that in 2040 it will be the fifth cause of death in the world. This is why scientific societies have started an awareness and screening activity of the population that Mira ad increase knowledge and awareness general, for early diagnosis in general medicine clinics and timely therapeutic interventions in Nephrology. Although the MRC is a chronic pandemic pathology, with numbers higher than those of diabetes, tumors and cardiovascular diseases has long been put in the background compared to health priorities. THE’World Health Organization (WHO) lists cardiac diseases, strokes, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung diseases such as the first five non -transmissible chronic diseases (McNT) which cause premature and disabilities death. But chronic kidney disease is missing in the ranking.
The costs of chronic renal disease in Italy
«Millions of people every year die in the world due to lack of access to life -saving therapy. GtheThe high health, social and human costs of chronic renal disease highlight the urgent need for global strategies to combat renal diseases in an early stage. In terms of human lives, costs are added the costs related to dialysis which, In Italy, they can reach up to 45,000 euros per patient every year. A figure that, considering the Italian population in dialysis, translates into 2.5 billion euros per year “, underlines the Professor Luca De NicolaPresident of the Italian Society of Nephrology and Full Professor ofVanvitelli University of Naples. In addition, the prevalence of kidney disease is constantly increasing. A trend destined to worsen due to demographic changes, of the epidemic of obesity and the impact of the climate change.
World Rene Day: free initiatives and screening
Many initiatives scheduled for World Rene Day. All available, region by region, through the interactive map on the website of the Italian Rene Foundation. On 13 March a Direct Facebook “The Nephrologist replies” on the Canale della SIN. Another important initiative is “Open doors in Nephrology”: free screening in the centers of Nephrology or Dialysis. A visit, measurement of blood pressure and the examination of the urine is planned. Screening Free also in hospitals, shopping centers, squares, reception centers and sports centers and gyms. Involved also schools with free screening and information activities in educational schools participating in the initiative. Activities awareness in pharmacies and general practitioners with the distribution of information materials. And finally, on the occasion of the World Rene Day, many monuments will be enlightened throughout the Italian territory.
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